Tuesday, March 26, 2013
GMU officials announced the move Monday morning.
George Mason University announced Monday that it is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and moving to the Atlantic 10 as of July 1. “This is an exciting time for George Mason University,” said GMU President Ángel Cabrera, in a statement. “After careful consideration, we have concluded that joining the A10 is the right move at the right time for Mason.” Tom O’Connor, GMU’s assistant vice president and athletics director, said the move was due to “changes in the collegiate landscape.” “Our vision for Mason athletics is to be the best overall athletics program in the conference, with an emphasis on men’s and women’s basketball, and this perfectly aligned with the Atlantic 10’s vision and accomplishments,” O’Connor said. One of the …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The online discussion, which is geared to George Mason University students, will be Thursday.
Braddock District Supervisor John Cook will host a Reddit.com “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) chat this week to discuss issues affecting Braddock District. The chat, which is mostly geared toward George Mason University (GMU) students, will be Thursday, March 7 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. There topic of discussion is wide open for the chat. Cook said he hopes to connect with GMU students and help get them more involved in the community, according to a news release. Reddit AMAs are described in the release as “online interviews, held between members of the Reddit community and an individual.” “Getting students to come to a traditional town hall isn’t easy. If I were them, I wouldn’t come either. Reddit gives us an opportunity to make it easier for them to …
Friday, January 4, 2013
Students from the choirs will perform songs from various Broadway musicals for two days.
The Annandale High School Choral program will hold its 15th annual Broadway Desserts concert Jan. 11 and 12. The students will perform a variety of songs from popular Broadway musicals on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax. The theme of the concert is called “Broadway Desserts” because desserts are served while the students perform. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door for the evening shows. Desserts will be served before the show and during intermission. The matinee performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 will feature students from Holmes Middle School and Poe Middle School. Dessert will be served during intermission. Tickets are $10 in advance…
Monday, December 10, 2012
Patriot Center show Tuesday evening is expected to cause traffic headaches around the Fairfax campus.
A concert featuring Justin Bieber, PSY, Enrique Iglesias and other popular stars to tie up traffic around George Mason University Tuesday evening. The Patriot Center will host musicians for the Hot 99.5 Jingle Ball concert starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. This concert also features Ke$ha, Cher Lloyd with Becky G., Ed Sheeran, Austin Mahone and PSY (of Gangnam Style fame). Motorists should anticipate a car crawl along the edges of George Mason University and long lines at the Braddock Road-Route 123 and Braddock-Patriot Circle, Braddock-Sideburn and Route 123-University Drive intersections. Avoid these areas for at least an hour before and after the concert start time. Traffic will also be heavy after the concert ends from 10:30-11:…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
According to a new study, the number of international students enrolled at Virginia colleges increased by one percent.
The Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University are two of the Virginia colleges and universities with the highest number of international students, according to a recent study by nonprofit Institute of International Education. The 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released on Monday, shows nearly 15,170 international students enrolled in state schools in the 2011-12 school year, a one percent increase compared to the 2010-11 school year. The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities rose six percent to a record 764,495 in 2011-12. George Mason University had 2,159, the highest number of international students in Northern Virginia, while the …
Friday, October 19, 2012
The President spoke to 9,000 supporters in Virginia 18 days before Election Day.
President Barack Obama spoke to an inspired crowd about his economic plans and women’s rights during a rally at George Mason University Friday morning. An estimated 9,000 people gathered on the field at the GMU athletic complex after waiting for hours in a line that snaked across the university’s campus. James Thottam, a former healthcare IT worker who attended the rally with his family, waited in line for two hours. He said he was impressed with the President’s remarks. “It was good,” he said. “It was actually nice, factual information. Little snippets of what the issues are, whether it’s healthcare, or the economy.” Of all the issues Obama touched on Friday, Thottam said healthcare was most important to him personally. “There’s a …
Monday, October 1, 2012
President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney will square off on domestic policy Wednesday.
With the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney taking place Wednesday night, some may wonder about the importance of the debates to the American people and the election. “Debates are key events particularly for undecided voters in this election cycle who are persuadable at this point,” said Mark Rozell, professor of Public Policy at George Mason University in Fairfax. The debate, on domestic policy, airs live at 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver. Jim Lehrer of PBS' NewsHour, will moderate. According to CNN, in the 2008 presidential election, 60 percent of registered voters had already made their decision before viewing the debates. However, a recent CNN poll showed that 57 percent of …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
With reversal on affirmative action, enrollments could become less diverse.
Hispanics, African Americans and Asians make up about 30 percent of George Mason University's student body, but, a few years from now, that percentage could drop if the Supreme Court reverses its position on affirmative action. Last week, the court announced it will hear arguments this fall for a Texas case in which the plaintiff claims she was discriminated against attending the University of Texas because she is white. The use of affirmative action in college admissions was last upheld in 2003, but the makeup of the Supreme Court has since changed significantly. In The Huffington Post, law professor Ediberto Roman said he believes the conservative bloc of justices will likely eradicate the practice "once and for all." The court's …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Local educators say more cooperation and collaboration needed in Virginia to prepare for changing job market.
This is the second of a two part series about the Feb. 25, 2012, joint retreat of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County School Board. Part I, Board of Supervisors, School Board Team Up, was published Monday. __________ Providing a skilled work force for the next decade is going to require collaboration between public school systems, community colleges and four-year universities, according to local educators. Dana Kauffman, director of College Government Affairs at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), said local communities need to grow their own front-line work force. He addressed the joint retreat of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board Saturday. A 2011 study conducted by Dr. Stephen …
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Virginia's Attorney General told gun rights advocates he considers the school's gun ban bad policy that doesn't promote safety.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was certain Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli had sold them out. “His opinion on the GMU ban went against us,” said VCDL Vice President Jim Snyder in his introduction of Cuccinelli at Thursday night’s membership meeting in the Mason Governmental Center. Cuccinelli soon allayed the group’s fears: “As Attorney General I cannot undercut my client by going out and saying something like, ‘You’re idiots for doing this.’ But the case is over, and I can now say I think they’re crazy.” In January 2011, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld George Mason University's prohibition against guns in campus buildings and at sports and entertainment events. The Attorney General’s office had written a legal opinion …
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